Crime & Safety
This Week In Crime: Westwood & Nearby Police Log
A look at a few of this week's most interesting police, fire and courtroom incidents across the Westwood area.
WESTWOOD, CA – The following is a collection of weekly police, court and fire stories from around the Westwood area this week. Here's the roundup:
- Tenant Investigated in Gas Line Sabotage That Evacuated 50 Homes
The sabotage of a natural gas line in Venice, forced the evacuation of 50 homes Monday. - LAPD Shoots Man In Mar Vista
Los Angeles police responding to a mental health-medical call in Mar Vista, shot and wounded a man. - Beverly Hills Police Investigating Harvey Weinstein Complaints
BHPD has received "multiple complaints" involving Harvey Weinstein and James Toback, two film industry figures accused of sexual assault. - Beverly Hills Police Department Promotes 2 New Sergeants
Both sergeants hold a degree in Criminal Justice. - LAPD And NYPD Investigate New Weinstein Allegations
LA and and New York police are investigating new allegations against Harvey Weinstein as a "Boardwalk Empire" star accuses him of rape. - Police Seek Hollywood Hit & Run Driver
One person was injured in a hit and run crash where the driver fled the scene, crashed into parked cars and fled on foot in Hollywood.
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